Lifetime fitness benefits of short-distance dispersal are associated with inbreeding tolerance despite multiple inbreeding avoidance mechanisms
Shailee S. Shah, Jennifer Diamond, Sahas Barve, Elissa J. Cosgrove, Reed Bowman, John W. Fitzpatrick, Nancy X Chen
The study shows that Florida scrub-jays benefit from limited dispersal despite inbreeding risks, as inbreeding costs are lower than dispersal costs in terms of reproductive success and survival.
bioRxiv · Sep 21, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition